Uro (trucks) facts for kids
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Uro is a Spanish company that makes tough, all-wheel-drive trucks and military vehicles. The name "Uro" comes from the Galician and Spanish words for "aurochs", which was a large, wild ox. The company is based in Santiago de Compostela, a city in Galicia, Spain.
The main company, Urovesa, started in 1981. It was founded by a group of people who used to work for another vehicle company called IPV. They quickly became well-known for making 4x4 trucks used for fighting fires in rural areas and for construction work in Spain.
Since 1984, Uro has been an approved supplier for the Spanish Army. The Spanish Army uses more than two thousand Uro vehicles. One of their most famous vehicles is the URO VAMTAC. This name stands for "Vehículo de Alta Movilidad Táctico", which means "High Mobility Tactical Vehicle". It has a powerful 190 horsepower Steyr diesel engine. Most other Uro trucks use Iveco engines.
Uro VAMTAC in Action
The Uro VAMTACs used by the Spanish Army have been very important in international missions. These missions included places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Lebanon. These vehicles helped Spanish forces do their jobs in tough environments.
The Royal Moroccan Army has also ordered many VAMTACs. They bought 1,200 VAMTACs and 800 Iveco trucks. This big deal was worth 200 million euros.
Other Uro Vehicles
Since 1991, a company called Uromac, which is part of Urovesa, has been making smaller vehicles. They produce small dumpers and off-road forklifts in Castropol, Spain. The Spanish Army also uses these vehicles for different tasks.
What Kinds of Uro Vehicles Are There?
Uro makes several types of vehicles today:
- Vamtac: This is the well-known military vehicle.
- Vam-TL: Another type of vehicle, often used for military purposes.
- Trucks F3: These are the civilian versions of their trucks.
- Trucks M3: These are the military versions of their trucks.
See also
In Spanish: UROVESA para niños
